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2 fundamental rules when editing parts in an assembly ...I have an assembly created from a numbrer of part files. I have made corrections in one of the part files, but cannot figure out how to update the part in the assembly. Regenerate did not do it.
I think this has been discussed a while ago, i.e. lock the parts like Microsoft office locks excel, word files, etc (and become read only) when they are open by another process or user. It would remove the chances of users unintentionally screwing things up.It would be nice if Alibre could flag part files as owned by the assemble when opening an assembly which uses them, or when adding them to an assembly. Then release the ownership of the parts when the assembly is closed. Then Alibre could check the ownership flag upon opening a part file.
3. is very problematic if you decide to edit any of the parts and really not recommended! I would only do this for viewing assemblies and doing zero editing.So basically, I need to avoid having a parts file open while having an assembly file open which uses that part. Are any of the following a problem?
1. Having multiple parts files open at once.
2. Having multiple unrelated assembly files open at once?
3. Having multiple assembly files which use the same parts in common open at once?
4. Having an assembly file open while having an unrelated parts files open?
It is best to NEVER copy a file in Windows. always use Save As and append the file name with a version number if needed. The new PDM system should eliminate this - if/when it ever gets released.Or, is this a situation where I should copy the file in Windows to maintain the internal ID, and keep it in a separate location? Then I could revert to that version simply by using Windows to copy the saved version to replace the current version.
If your only making a 'backup' copy on your server that gets 'restored' back to the same location on your working machine, then that is fine. The problems with windows copy that people get into is when they copy a part (using explorer) to another project then use that in another alibre design. That will break the internal reference integrity.Okay, but Alibre has no facility for periodically backing up my files to my server. I'll have to continue doing that through Windows, but I'm sure it's not a problem.
This ^Simplest answer is Save All As - though there can be some aspects to be aware of. After saving all the (linked) files to a new location, you can then edit as needed.